November 22nd is Zero Hour: Nokia Lumia 2520, Lumia 1520 and Xbox One all launch in the US

Microsoft, Nokia, AT&T and Verizon are planning for a big day on November 22

Last night, Microsoft evidently jumped the gun by listing the AT&T Nokia Lumia 1520 as available for pre-order on their website. Since we reported on that news, Redmond has pulled both the 1520 and its protective case from their online Store, suggesting that it was posted in error. Windows Phone Central stated that although November 15th was originally planned for the release, it had been pushed back one week to November 22nd.

Now, Windows Phone Central has attained evidence that indeed, November 22nd will be “D-Day” for Microsoft and Nokia. While it has been known that Microsoft’s next generation console will come out on that Friday, we have now learned that AT&T and Verizon will both launch Nokia’s new Windows RT tablet, the Lumia 2520 on that day as well. Likewise, the Lumia 1520 will similarly launch on AT&T.

Note: "non-config" is just for inventory purposes; While the inventory sheets says "11/21" for AT&T, it will most likely launch on the 11/22, as Friday is AT&T's normal launch day

Inventory listings for both devices have been provided to us that verify this date:

Verizon: Lumia 2520 tablet in Red and Black, both with 32 GB of internal storage, LTE

AT&T: Lumia 2520 tablet in Black, with 32 GB of internal storage, LTE

AT&T: Lumia 1520 Windows Phone, in black, white, yellow and red

It now appears that Microsoft is planning to have a massive launch day for the Xbox One, Windows Phone and Windows RT by releasing all three at the same time. It’s not clear what AT&T and Verizon are planning for the launch, though we postulate there will be some large tie-ins with the next generation gaming console for advertising.

The Lumia 1520 for AT&T is expected to retail at $549 and fetch for a fair $199 on a two-year contract. Both price points have been well received by our own audience, suggesting that Nokia and AT&T may have hit the right chord, despite gimping the device on some features i.e. no built in wireless charging and only 16 GB of internal storage.

Nokia’s first Windows RT tablet is expected to retail for $499. Subsidized costs, if any, have not yet been revealed. We have heard that Verizon will sell it at $399 for a Black Friday deal. More on that soon.

The Lumia 2520, a 10.1-inch device, will feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 (2.2GHz Quad Core) processor, 6.7 MP rear camera, and full 1080p HD AH-IPS, High Brightness with Low Reflectance, Gorilla Glass 2 for the display. Nokia is banking on consumers wanting an “always connected” device, hence why AT&T and Verizon will both sell it with Wi-Fi and 4G LTE built in.

Perhaps the only bad news is that neither AT&T nor Verizon are getting the Lumia 2520 in Cyan or White, but instead they are sticking with the more conservative Black (and Red for Verizon).

One thing is for certain: Friday, November 22nd will be a very expensive day for Microsoft and Nokia fans and a busy day for us.

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November 22nd is Zero Hour: Nokia Lumia 2520, Lumia 1520 and Xbox One all launch in the US

Concerning the Nokia Lumia 1520, no internal wireless charging, internal memory cut in half to 16gb, no sale. Sorry AT&T, you managed to screw this up yet again. Just sell the da*n internationa version and stop your incessant meddling. PMA charger and accessories aren;t even out on the market yet! Just wait one more generation before requiring the phone manufacturers to switch over to internal PMA charging...don't cut the internal Qi charging out before internal PMA is ready!! Idiots.

Besides the larger screen, which imo is too large, HTC One Maxx territory, I am happy with the 1020 and the fact all the major apps/updates from nokia will come to is sooner than later, I am happy! I just want to see some reviews on that 2520!! Looks great, but so does the surface rt 2!

"Perhaps the only bad news is that neither AT&T nor Verizon are getting the Lumia 2520 in Cyan or White, but instead they are sticking with the more conservative Black (and Red for Verizon)."

Or how how about the other bad news that none of these devices are available in Canada or better yet, ANNOUNCED in Canada. I love how we apparently don't exist and the center of the Earth is always the US. Why has Nokia annouced the release in other countries while here in Canada, the supposed land of igloos, moose and mounted police we get "There is no information at this time" from Nokia Canada. B.S. Yes I am mad.

And November 22 is also the day the new MS store opens in Jacksonville! woo hoo! I just wish they had some other musical draw besides Macklemore. I've seen they've had O.A.R., Kelly Clarkson, etc. Why do we get this guy in Jax?

I recently read the it would be released in the US and UK first, so it might be released on the same date. As a Dutchie I'm willing to go to the UK to get a 2520 :D The wait as been long enough already.

I second this question. Tmobile is the only carrier that provides a free tier. 200MB may not be a lot, but its enough for email and web browsing when on the go. Finally makes LTE on a tablet worth something to me.

My GOD why does it see that in the minds of American carriers Black & white are the only colors to sell tablets in. Geeze AT&F-ing T why not cyan. I hope I can buy this in the color I want from a third party vendor.

Think I will wait another week and see what AT&T does with the 1520 for black Friday. If it had went on preorder today for delivery on the 15th I would have pulled the trigger but now I might as well wait the one more week from release to see if I can save a few bucks.

I bet more colors will come if there is demand. No sense in ordering stock if you have no clue what demand will be. I'm sure there is some logic to their madness. As a lord of the Sith, black or red suit me just fine O.-

Sucks about the black for att....i guess I could look into Verizon but deep down I could careless about the colors! More about performance, especially with the added keyboard on who cares about the color....still what is the available memory in the 2520???? That's a huge selling point too!

I was going to buy a white one, now I'm very disappointed! This is where Apple shines. I have a white 920 and I wanted a companion device with a red keyboard cover. I will wait or buy a Samsung 10.1......in white!

1 month isn't bad, even Apple delayed the iPad launch that long from the announcement. Nokia used to annouce and have it on shelves 6-9 months later. One of the best things Elop did for Nokia was make them release they had to get that time down. So one month, I'm not complaining at all.

Me too really wanted Cyan. Absolutely no chance I will buy black; probably the last color I would ever buy the Lumia in.

Who is allowing this garbage in the US? Why do I even need Verizon/AT&T to buy a tablet. Keep the wireless carriers the hell away from my tablets and computers. Look at how they have ruined the Lumia 1520 in the US, the last thing we need is for the wireless carriers to start destroying tablets and PCs.